This sandstone apartment is located 300 metres to Tamarama Beach & 400 metres to Bondi Beach and was excavated and cut into the Bondi sandstone with the help of the owners friends & children over 3 years. It has sandstone rock walls with polished concrete floors & the ceilings made up of steel beams & plywood.There is also 40 year old timber kayak on the wall , a 1.3 metre wood carved sperm whale on the window sill & a couple of old boat propellers, large anchors and a ships steering wheel to give the room a nautical feel. The apartment is located below the owners home.

Fully furnished, self contained & 85m2 in size. Operational kitchen with gas cook top, electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dryer & kitchen table.A queen sized bed is provided for sleeping two people, three single sofa beds are provided if accommodation is required for a third, fourth or fifth person. All bed linen & towels are provided. Separate bathroom with toilet, vanity & shower. Shampoos, conditioner & soaps provided too (please note the bathroom is designed to be a wet room with no shower screen). A ping pong table for your use as well. WiFi is available throughout the apartment.There is a gas heater for the winter months and two dehumidifiers.

Apartment ClimateBecause the apartment is cut into the natural sandstone rock - there is generally a different climate - cooler than outside in summer & warmer than outside in winter. It can be a humid in the apartment after rain however we have two dehumidifiers if the humidity becomes uncomfortable.The natural sandstone rock is designed to allow the ground water that naturally comes out of the rock run down over the face of the sandstone and drains to a catchment drain where it is pumped away to the outside. A pump system is also used to remove the shower, toilet, kitchen & washing machine waste water to the outside drainage and system.

NB In times of heavy rain - the apartment may not be the best choice for those who suffer from Asthma.

Beaches - Bondi Beach - is located 4 minutes walk , Tamarama Beach - is located 3 minute walk , Bronte Beach - is located 10 minutes walk.We have boogie boards & flippers for you to borrow along with soft surfboards for those more adventurous to try stand up surfing - we recommend Bondi Beach for surfing as it is by far the safest of the 3 local beaches and is patrolled by professional lifeguards all year around.The famous Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is 3 minutes from the front doorstep.This walk takes 2 to 3 hours to complete the return journey.The walk does continue past Coogee for those who may want a longer walk

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Guest Reviews:

Dora, April 2017 - John and Mitch's place reminded us of an Australian version of the traditional cave homes of Santorini, Greece. The carved out sandstone are like pieces of art. The apartment itself is roomy, everything that you need is provided and the boys really go out of their way to make your stay a pleasant one. They provide all the little things -- tea, coffee, basic cooking ingredients etc. Their apartment is in an incredible location -- right between Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte and most importantly right across the road from a tiny little cafe where the locals hang out, that serves great food and damn fine coffee. Perfect place to consider if you want to experience Sydney's wonderful local beaches - all within walking distance.

Bindi, March 2017 - Wicked awesome place, great location and the hosts are very nice. Would definitely recommend.

David, March 2017 - John was friendly and helpful, and the place was clean. Nice central location and easy access to public transport. Close to the iconic Bondi Beach.

Nik, March 2017 - Place was as advertised. Stunning spot near all the best places. Definitely be recommending to all my family and friends visiting.

Mitch, Feb 2017 - Loved it! Amazing location and great hosts. John gave us a few tips when we arrived which made a big difference to our time in Sydney. Photos accurately describe the home. Everything was nice and clean. Overall thoroughly enjoyed our time and would visit again! Thanks team

Shannon, January 2017 - This is a great apartment in a fantastic location - easy walks to both Bondi and Tamarama beaches but in a quiet residential street so you can escape the noise and busyness. John was a great host and went out of his way to assist us in getting into the city on New Year's Eve. The apartment is located under the main house so there is some noise but just the usual moving around in the mornings and evenings.

A little bit about the area and Bondi Beach.....

WalksThe famous Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is 4 minutes from the front doorstep.This walk takes 2 to 2.5 hours to complete the return journey.The walk does continue past Coogee for those who may want a longer walk

Cafes & ShopsThere is the delicious "M cafe" very close by which is open 7 days a week and offers food for breakfast & lunch.There is a local general store and post office across the road also for any supplies required during your stay.

Takeaways, Restaurants and BarsIt is a 4 minute walk to local takeaways,restaurants,wine bars and local hotel .The famous Bondi Icebergs Club is a 5 minute walk to where you can sip a beer whilst over looking the surf and waves of Bondi Beach or dine in the bistro bar or upstairs in the 5 star dining Icebergs restaurant.

Bus & TrainThe 380 bus stop is across the road for a 7 minute bus ride to Bondi Junction train station.The buses run every 20 minutes or so until midnight.The train ride to the City is 10 minutes with the trains running every 30 minutes or so until midnight.

This beautiful beach is the closest to the Sydney city centre (8kms) and is home to the one of the world’s oldest surf life saving clubs, if not the oldest, 1km long, this beach can attract more than 40,000 visitors on a typical summer weekend.

The surf can range from very large waves one day to calm and quiet the next. If the surf gets too large for your enjoyment, there are two pools at either end of the beach, at the southern end, the famous Bondi Icebergs and the northern end with the Kiddies Pool.

At Bondi, you can find some great restaurants and nightlife. The dress is usually casual with t-shirts, sandals and shorts quite acceptable in most of the dining places, many with views. The Bondi Pavilion, on the beachfront, often has entertainment and exhibitions.There is a great coastal walk (6km) starting at the south end of the beach that takes in spectacular ocean views and allows you to visit a number of smaller but still scenic beaches all the way to Coogee. Or learn how to surf with lessons from a personal instructor.There is so much to do….. or just laze on the sand!